Our Amazing Team
Here is a selection of our excellent volunteers who dedicate themselves to the Save Weekley Hall Wood community group.
Siobhan CurrieSiobhan is a psychologist and understands the importance of the natural environment for mental health.
She supports several Kettering organisations with a focus on well being and cares deeply about our local green spaces.
John PadwickJohn is a Geddington resident and member of the Parish Council, he brings his expertise and experience in council process and policy.
Dez DellDez has been a key part of the community group since its beginnings in March 2020.
Elected in May 2021 to North Northants Council, he is continuing to work with the Save Weekley Hall Wood team to protect the wood and wildflower meadow for residents.
Katie BrosnanKatie is an award-winning author and illustrator and is responsible for the design of the logo, posters, t-shirts, calendars and social media.
She opposes the lack of action taken over the Climate Emergency.
Dan WhitneyAs well as being an amazing skater, Dan is an incredibly talented photographer as you can see from the photographs that adorn this site.
He is passionate about saving the wood as he has a very personal connection to the area which he visits every day.
Grace SiddingtonCo-owner of the Glendon Farm Montessori Nursery and Forest School, Grace cares deeply for the future of the area for those children she teaches.
Adam RileyAdam is incredibly passionate about saving the wood and wildflower meadow and his photography and woodworking skills are a great asset.
From photographing the elusive Grasshopper Warbler to creating Hilly Holly Magazine and the podiums and nesting boxes, Adam is a huge asset to the team.
DougDoug brings his expertise with policy to the team
Tom OiTom created the Save Weekley Hall Wood theme song and was a key part in entertaining the 300 people who attended the August 2021 protest with chants, singing and his trusty guitar.
Steve EslerSteve brings his experiences opposing the Corby Incinerators to the team.
Robert DixonRobert is a retired lawyer and parish councillor and brings his passion for reading planning documents to the team.
The rest of the team love him for this very reason!
Emily FedorowyczEmily is a North Northants councillor for the local area with Dez. She is committed to the residents who care so much for Weekley Hall Wood.
Frankie O'DowdEx-radio host and all round good egg, Frankie has become a great spokesperson for the community group.
Polly ShackletonWe recently welcomed Polly to the team and she has already proved cool under pressure and is an accomplished and enthusiastic events organiser (among many other things!)
Louise VerityLou has been instrumental in the group since she joined, with her experience running her successful Bookishly company coming to in handy.
If you want to help we will be glad to have you on board, whether you have experience with environmental law, insight into the planning application process or are just distraught that this beautiful area could be destroyed, please contact us or message us on our socials.
